humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən 
yü-
: a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
recognized as a great humanitarian for her work to end world hunger
humanitarian
adjective
Examples of humanitarian in a Sentence
She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
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And humanitarians have learned the hard way that relief aid and medical supplies can be hijacked by corrupt governments or violent rebel groups.
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Benjamin A. Valentino, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2011
Saab’s intention for the series was to band a community of humanitarians together over a collective love of food to call for a cease-fire, to increase awareness about the war and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations providing aid to those impacted most by the attacks on Gaza.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024
Legacy Beyond Basketball Beyond his basketball achievements, Mutombo was also recognized as a humanitarian.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Another person speaking at the IBA session, chaired by IBA’s Executive Director Dr Mark Ellis, was Liev Schreiber, an actor, and humanitarian.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Benjamin A. Valentino, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2011
Saab’s intention for the series was to band a community of humanitarians together over a collective love of food to call for a cease-fire, to increase awareness about the war and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations providing aid to those impacted most by the attacks on Gaza.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024
Legacy Beyond Basketball Beyond his basketball achievements, Mutombo was also recognized as a humanitarian.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Another person speaking at the IBA session, chaired by IBA’s Executive Director Dr Mark Ellis, was Liev Schreiber, an actor, and humanitarian.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌman-ə-ˈter-ē-ən
yü-
: a person devoted to or working for the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian
adjective
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